Disciplinary Consequences

Out of School Suspension (OSS) 

1 to 5 days assigned by Principal, possible referral to Superintendent for additional days 

Procedures Governing Suspension:  Unless an emergency situation exists requiring the pupil’s immediate removal, no student shall be suspended prior to having an informal hearing before the principal or his/her designee. At said hearing, the student will be informed of the charges and given an opportunity to respond. In the event of an emergency, the informal hearing shall be held as soon as possible. The administrator shall make all possible attempts to notify the parent or guardian of the student about the suspension and state the cause(s) leading to the suspension. 

➤  If a student is suspended (OSS), a parent conference may take place before reinstatement. 2. Textbooks and homework may be provided for each pupil for the duration of the suspension period exceeding five days. It is the responsibility of the student and/or parent to pick up this work from the school. The student shall be allowed to complete any class work, including examinations, without penalty, which he/she missed while under suspension. 

➤ All make-up work must be completed within the period of time equal to the number of days suspended, (i.e. 5 days OSS = 5 days to make up work). This period begins immediately upon returning from suspension. 

IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION/ VIBE 

In School Suspension (VIBE/ISS) provides an alternative to Out of School Suspension. VIBE/ISS allows students to attend school and to complete and receive credit for class assignments in a structured environment. 

➤  Students must bring their Chromebook, textbooks and any other materials needed prior to the start of VIBE/ISS. Students will be responsible to turn in their assignments via Google Classroom at the end of the day. 

➤   While serving VIBE/ISS, students are expected to be respectful at all times and follow all Mt. Hope High School rules and regulations as well as specific VIBE/ISS behavioral expectations. 

➤  Behavior in violation of any rules and regulations will result in appropriate additional consequences. 

➤  Students that do not follow the rules/guidelines for VIBE/ISS will be sent home for the day and the student will repeat the day in VIBE/ISS on the next school day and/or may be referred back to the principal for further disciplinary action. 

Exclusion

Procedures Governing Exclusion:  For suspensions of more than 10 days up to 180 school days, the School Committee shall follow its formal policy as outlined in the School Committee Policy Handbook. For further details, please see School Committee Policy.   The Principal may request exclusion of a pupil in a case where the Principal has cause to believe the student’s conduct endangers persons or property, is seriously disruptive of the educational process, or violates a publicized committee school policy. 

➤  Requests for exclusion are to be directed to the school committee through the Superintendent of Schools. 

➤  Upon receipt of an exclusion request, the Superintendent shall conduct an inquiry as soon as possible. 

➤  If after the inquiry the Superintendent or designee determines that a student should be excluded, he/she shall forward such a request to the School Committee as soon as possible.